Manufacturing Technician

Vacuum Coating Technician - Second ShiftOnsite – Bellows Falls, VTChroma Technology Corp., a world leader in the advanced manufacturing of thin-film optical coatings, has an exciting opening for a Vacuum Coating Technician!JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM! Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont. Chroma Technology Corp. is a certified B corporation. We offer an extremely generous package of benefits, rewards, and a value-driven work environment. Join our collaborative team of self-motivated, independent workers willing to strategize and together work towards the long-term prosperity of the company.Job Summary/Objective:The Vacuum Coating Technician operates and maintains multiple pieces of high-vacuum equipment producing a wide variety of complex optical coatings. They work with a team to optimize output and maximize performance.Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Prepare coating equipment for deposition including but not limited to chemical preparation, media blasting, hardware changes, job selectionOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-vacuum thin film deposition equipment. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct process related issuesSchedule and perform preventative maintenance tasksEvaluate coated optical components for adherence to spectral, cosmetic, and physical specificationsDevelop a working knowledge of thin film optical designsWork with a team of operators and schedulers to optimize output of several vacuum systems by assisting in organizing workload and maintaining equipment for maximum performanceSet up/flip glass substrates for coating using various manual and automated processesInterface with various departments (Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, Production Control, etc.) to streamline custom manufacturing in a self-directed work team environmentRequired Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:Ability to effectively utilize MS Office, Google and emailPreferred Education, Experience, and Eligibility Qualifications:High-vacuum, optics or electro-mechanical experienceGeneral background in science/mathematicsManufacturing experienceComfort with computers in a manufacturing environment (Windows, database entry)Compensation and BenefitsPay Range $21.63/hour - $24.75/hourMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance401K80 Hours Sick/Personal Time and 80 Hours VacationEducation Assistance and Wellness ReimbursementPlease note that the compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, education, and internal equity. As such, applicants should not expect to receive the maximum of the posted range.